Glossary
A
- BRP: Balance Rock Pitch
- BS: Balance Sawn
- Pol. 1 or P1: One polished surface, top of flat or front of upright
- Pol. 2 or P2: Two polished surfaces, front and back of upright
- Pol. 3 or P3: Three polished sides, front, back and top
- Pol. 5 or P5: All sides polished except for the bottom
- Serp Top (Serpentine): Graceful bell shaped curve
- LMP (Lawn Mower Proof edge): Slightly sanded edge to prevent chipping
- PPD: Preliminary Proof Drawing used to show concept
Top of tablet shaped like a pyramid
B
Granite that sits under the tablet and above the foundation
Sculpture which projects from surface
Seat with or without back and leg or pedestal supports
Angled and polished edge of monument
Durable alloy used for vases, emblems and markers
C
Shallow angled cut edge, usually 45° from face to edge
Structure consisting of one or more niches adequate for the interment of cremated remains
Technique whereby granite marker is placed into a mold and then surrounded with concrete producing a 2” – 4” border
Granite or concrete used to define the outline of grave
D
Vertical part of upright monument; also known as Tablet
E
Unique design of an object, person, place or thing
Design that symbolizes a group or organization
Deep textured space for lettering and/or design
Written text, usually pertaining to deceased and beliefs
F
Primary memorial surface containing text and design
Top of monument cut parallel to the ground
Lightly removing the polish to provide contrast
Memorial which is placed flush with the ground
Support structure placed in the ground, flush with the surface. Made from granite or concrete 4” thick,
slightly wider & longer than monument.
Surface created by removing polish to produce a contrasting surface allowing excellent contrast between lettering/design and polished stone. Surface is usually treated with litho to enhance contrast
Drawing made to monument’s exact scale
Engraving added to existing memorial
G
Triangular shape to top of monument/columbaria
Zinc coated steel used to construct vases to retard rust
Coarse-grained igneous rock made of feldspar, mica and at least 20% quartz.
Substantially more durable than marble
H
Absolute black granite surface is struck by an artist with diamond tools to create an image that will be as durable as
the stone itself
Stone placed flat upon grave as a memorial (Marker)
Raised marker with beveled face dropping from back to front
I
J
K
L
Technique using a laser to transfer images to stone
A large flat piece of granite, covering all or part of grave
Special staining which tightly adheres to stone enhancing contrast
M
Form of limestone much softer than granite not suitable for exterior memorials
Stone placed flat upon grave as a memorial (Headstone)
Structure for full-body entombment of deceased. May also include facilities for cremation inurnment
A physical reminder of someone who has passed
Upright monument with a bench seat
Upright memorial consisting of tablet and base
P
Space defined by a border, frequently frosted to enhance contrast
Sanded/polished edging applied to flat markers
Raised marker with beveled face dropping from back to front
Steel rods used to secure monument pieces together
Chipping away of stone to produce a rough surface
High gloss finish of granite
Top band around rock pitched base or pillow that has been ground and polished to a flat surface
usually less than 2” in height
Edge is polished at an angle to produce a gem like appearance but with a curved line instead of a straight line
Surface define by an outline with high gloss left in place
Surface define by an outline with high gloss left in place
Raised flat marker set in concrete at an angle to the ground slopping from back to front
A artistic rendering of a memorial for customer approva
Q
R
Deep cut made into stone
Figures and/or shapes which project above or below the flat surface
Rough surface produced by chipping away stone
Top of monument shaped with nearly half of a circle.
Transfer of existing engraving to paper used to replicate design and/or text
S
Defined area void of polish (Frosted Panel)
Unfinished surface resulting from the cutting of stone
Three dimensional work of art
Graceful curved top or side
Granite surrounded by concrete flush to the ground
Shallow carving of figures, flowers and shapes
Front closure of crypt or niche also serves as memorial
Engraving done by lightly removing polished surface
Upright monument with an angled front face
Material applied during the engraving process allowing precise lettering and art inscriptions
V
Engraving cut deep into stone in the shape of a “V”
W
Polished beveled edge of base to assure water run off
X
Y
Z
Alloy used to construct metal vases to retard rust/penetration; longer life than galvanize but centuries shorter than bronze